Sam Hammond

Senior ECT Mentor and ECF Facilitator

Sam provides the day-to-day support of both mentors and ECTs and organises (and often delivers) our in-house Wednesday afternoon training; he is also responsible for the implementation of ECF provision in school. Another part of Sam’s role is the assessment of the ECTs performance against the Teacher Standards at the end of the first and second year of the ECT programme (as well as regular progress reviews throughout both years). Sam is also a ECF Facilitator for the Birmingham Alliance.  Sam also recently successfully completed the latest  NPQLTD qualification.

Jay Barber

Headteacher and ECF Facilitator

Jay Barber is the Headteacher of Woodrush High School. Jay supports the development of in-house ECTs as well as working closely with Birmingham Alliance as an ECF Facilitator delivering expertly designed sessions to both in-house and external ECTs. 

Sam Bullivant

Woodrush TC Director and ECF Facilitator

Sam Bullivant is Woodrush Training Consortium Director, supporting all aspects of training trainees, new teachers and experienced leaders. Sam supports the development of in-house ECTs as well as working closely with Birmingham Alliance as an ECF Facilitator.  Sam also recently successfully completed the latest NPQLTD qualification.

Ian Wright

Assistant Headteacher and NPQ/ECF Facilitator

Ian Wright is Woodrush High School Assistant Headteacher with a focus on pedagogy and practice as well as facilitating on the training consortiums NPQ and ECF programmes. Ian supports the induction tutor in his role, as well as line managing subject departments. 

Kerry Scotney

Professional Mentor and ECF Facilitator

Kerry Scotney is Woodrush Training Consortium professional mentor, supporting trainees through their training year. Kerry supports the development of in-house ECTs as well as working closely with Birmingham Alliance as an ECF Facilitator.  Kerry also recently successfully completed the latest NPQLTD qualification.